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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Control circuit range check
  • Poor connection or damaged harness
  • EGR cooler clogging
  • EGR pipe clogging and leakage
  • Intake manifold air leak
  • EGR actuator stuck
Enable Condition
  • EGR valve position close loop control active
    • Target EGR valve set point is greater than 0%
    • Actual EGR valve position is greater than 3.33%
    • Controller PWM is greater than 5%
  • Engine coolant temperature is greater than 55°C (131°F)
  • Auxiliary battery voltage is 5V
Threshold Value Case1
  • PWA value for valve control is greater than 99%
Case2
  • PWA value for valve control is less than -99%
Diagnostic Time
  • 3s
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles